Kazakhmys Corporation announced the preliminary cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region that killed seven miners. According to preliminary information, the accident that occurred on February 17 was triggered by a natural gas explosion. Such explosions are uncharacteristic of the Kazakhmys Corporation mines. The circumstances and the cause of the mine disaster are…
“Baku Steel Company” CJSC (BSC), the largest metallurgical company in the Caucasus region, received an award in the nomination “Active Exporter of Private Sector” by the State Tax Service, administered by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The award was presented by the Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and the Chairman of…
Sukha Balka has launched a project to construct a solar power plant at the Mine named after Frunze. The management of the mine opted for such a construction due to constant shortage of electricity. “The solar plant, that will act as an alternative energy source, will be launched in June. Its capacity will be 2…
Almalyk Mining and Processing Works has successfully completed the construction of the second line of the rotary kiln at the lime plant. The opening event was held on February 14. Employees who participated in the design and construction of the kiln received valuable gifts. After the official part of the event the kiln was launched…
Sukha Balka has commissioned a new block 28-34 at the Yuvileyna mine. The block is situated at the depth of 1420 meters and contains 1135 thousand tons of ore with iron content of 58.4%. Extraction has already begun. For five months, the block will allow meeting output targets. (Ukrainian metal)
At the end of 2024, Interpipe completed a major contract to supply 10,000 railroad wheels to the Indian state enterprise Indian Railways ahead of schedule. The contract presupposed the delivery of wheels with the diameter of 1000 mm. Logistics was a challenge. Most wheels were shipped via European seaports, while the last batches – from…
The output of gold and silver in Azerbaijan experienced a downturn in 2024. Data from the country’s State Statistical Committee indicated that the production of gold reached 2,663 kg and silver output – 3,184 kg, down by 97 kg (3.5%) and by 521 kg (14%), respectively, compared with 2023. (Trend)
In January, Ukraine produced 611 thousand tons of steel, up by 12% MoM. Pig iron manufacture grew by 5%, to 595 thousand tons. Rolled metal production decreased by 0.2%, to 480 thousand tons. Compared with January 2024, steel production went up by 12.3%, pig iron by 7.2% and rolled metal by 6%. In January, average…